Join the ultimate collegiate actuarial competition. Showcase your analytical & AI talent, solve a real actuarial challenge, and get in front of the Pacific Life team hiring for Summer 2027.
The Pacific Life AI Actuary Challenge is more than a competition — it’s a gateway to a career in actuarial science and reflects Pacific Life's AI-forward approach to solving business problems. Designed for college students, the competition offers a path to an actuarial internship at Pacific Life.
During the competition, you will combine your AI and actuary skills to solve a real-world actuarial challenge. You will also network with Pacific Life’s actuaries and learn about career opportunities across Pacific Life’s North America offices. The competition is fully virtual and will take place from April 17 - 20, 2026.
All college students interested in becoming an actuary, graduating during or after the Fall 2027 semester, and eligible to work in the United States and / or Canada are welcome to apply.
Why apply
Internship Opportunities
Connect directly with Pacific Life hiring managers for a paid Summer 2027 Actuarial Internship.
Gain Real-World Experience Solve an actual, hands-on actuarial challenge that builds your skills, and you can put on your resume.
WIN Prizes
$1,500+ cash prize pool & the 1st place team will receive a guaranteed internship interview.
For over 150 years, Pacific Life has helped millions of individuals and families with their financial needs through life insurance, annuities, and retirement solutions. We invest in developing the talents and expertise of our employees and strive to foster a work environment that is challenging, inclusive, collaborative and results oriented.
Student Actuarial Rotation Program (StAR)
As an early career actuary at Pacific Life, we believe in giving you opportunities that challenge you to grow and broaden your experience. Our rotational program will allow you to gain exposure to multiple functional areas, products, and technologies as you work toward your FSA designation. You’ll also receive benefits like mentorship, paid study time, cost coverage for study materials and exam fees, and bonuses and raises for passing exams and achieving your designations.
Pacific Life is very intentional about providing interns with an experience that pushes them to network and expand their professional skills in a safe environment. I chose Pacific Life because I could tell even from a short introduction that the culture here is very supportive and friendly.
Natalie
2024 Actuarial Intern
How to apply
Apply Online
Fill out the application form, which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – apply early so you don’t miss out.
Take a Short Assessment
Complete a short technical assessment that will help us understand your actuarial skills and how you think.
The competition is open to college students interested in actuarial careers, graduating during or after the Fall 2027 semester, and eligible to work in the United States and / or Canada.
Even if you are not eligible at this time, we encourage you to apply so we can keep you informed about future competitions and Pacific Life job opportunities.
What will I do during the competition?
The competition will begin on Friday, April 17th with a kickoff call about the challenge structure and topic. Participants will be given a real-world actuarial challenge to work on from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. Finalists will be selected to present to the Pacific Life Actuary Judge Panel on Monday, April 20th, where the final winners be decided.
In addition to solving the challenge, participants will connect with Pacific Life hiring managers and gain exposure to actuarial internship opportunities through live informational sessions and networking events.
Additional details will be released closer to the competition date.
Is the competition fully virtual?
Yes – the competition is fully virtual and will run from April 17–20, 2026.
What internship opportunities are tied to this program?
The 1st place team will receive a guaranteed internship interview. Other top performers will also be considered for Pacific Life’s paid Summer 2027 Actuarial Internship.
How long does the application take, and what happens after I submit it?
The application takes about 10 minutes. After submitting, you will need to complete a short technical assessment as part of the selection process. Once you complete the assessment, your application will be complete and will be reviewed by the Correlation One and Pacific Life team.
How is Correlation One related to Pacific Life?
This competition is sponsored by Pacific Life and operated by Correlation One on behalf of Pacific Life.
When and where do the Pacific Life internships take place?
This competition is focused on internships for the Summer of 2027. Internships will take place at Pacific Life’s four North America offices - Newport Beach, CA; Charlotte, NC, Omaha, NE; and Toronto, Canada.
How can I learn more about internships at Pacific Life?
During the competition, we’ll connect you with hiring managers and provide information sessions for you to learn more about internship opportunities at Pacific Life. In the meantime, more information on this Pacific Life Career Page.
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